"Amazon coming to Sacramento represents a big step forward as our community continues to grow," said Roberta MacGlashan, chair of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. "We have seen Amazon be a positive influence elsewhere in the state, and we are pleased that Amazon has chosen to invest in this region as well."

Employees at the more than 855,000-square-foot Sacramento center will pick, pack and ship smaller customer items, such as books, electronics and toys, Amazon said in a released statement.

"This new Amazon facility will provide exciting new employment opportunities for Sacramento-area residents and even speedier service for customers," Board of Equalization member George Runner said.

Amazon's other California facilities include Moreno Valley, Redlands, Rialto and San Bernardino.

"Our ongoing expansion in California, which started just four short years ago, is the result of two things: incredible customers and an outstanding workforce in this state," said Akash Chauhan, Amazon's vice president of North American Operations. "Customers are seeing on a regular basis Amazon’s customer obsession, innovative culture and operational excellence – all of which is driven by the 14,000-plus Californians who work in Amazon fulfillment centers across the state."

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